Tour to Tirana, Kruja and Durres

Programe

Tour to Tirana, Kruja and Durres, the ideal program to get the most of Albanian tradition and culture in one day.

Description:

Your morning city tour begins from Skanderbeg Square, named after the Albanian hero the main landmark of the city. Pilgrims from far and wide reach the Et'hem Bey Mosque to offer prayers. The Clock Tower next to the Et'hem Bey Mosque, National Museum- north of Scanderbeg Square, The Palace of Culture, The monument to Mother Albania and The National Historical Museum are the significant spots that catch up the attention of one and all who make a visit to the city.

The route continues through Durres– the ancient Greco-Roman port city of Dyrrachium. Formerly Durrazzo is one of the oldest towns in Albania. The legend says that it was founded by Epidamnos, the Illyrian King of the area, who called it by his own name and named the port area after his grandson - Dyrrah.

Visit the town including the Byzantine city walls, Roman amphitheater and the Archaeological Museum. The route continues through Kruja–one of the biggest cities in Northern Albania is the “city of history” and the best known as hometown of Albanian’s National Hero Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg. Then, visit the Castle, the Skanderbeg Museum and the Ethnographic Museum.

After the visit of the castle, is free for you to explore Kruja’s old bazaar with authentic and antique shops. Drive back to Tirana.

Included

Transfer

Guide (For groups up to 8 people, guide and driver may be the same person)

Hotel pick up

Not Included

Meals

Entry Fees

VAT 20%

Transport

Transfer by airconditioned vehicle

Remarks

Meeting point: Pick up at the reception of your hotel in Tirana. Please confirm the time and location for pick up with 48 hours’ notice prior to the activity by calling the following telephone numbers: (+)355 42420892 Supplier opening hours: Monday - Sunday 08:00 am - 19:00 pm in English, Italian. Duration of the tour: 5 hours Tour start time: 10:00 am Return time: 03.00 pm approximately. End point : hotel Guide languages: English, Italian. Customers must be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the tour. Remember to bring the confirmation voucher and valid photo ID with you.